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... FRANCE S.A.R.L. (RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280) 98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Alpine House Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. R MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver EN CDE-9874 FR MP3 CD Receiver CDE-9872 ES • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACI...
... FRANCE S.A.R.L. (RCS PONTOISE B 338 101 280) 98, Rue de la Belle Etoile, Z.I. Alpine House Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry CV4 9TW, U.K. R MP3/WMA/AAC CD Receiver EN CDE-9874 FR MP3 CD Receiver CDE-9872 ES • OWNER'S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. • MODE D'EMPLOI Veuillez lire avant d'utiliser cet appareil. • MANUAL DE OPERACI...
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... Quickly 7 Setting Time 7 Radio Listening to Radio 7 Presetting Stations Manually 8 Presetting Stations Automatically 8 Tuning to Preset Stations 8 CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Playback 8 Repeat Play 9 M.I.X. (Random Play 9 Searching for CD Text 9 File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC 10 Quick Search (CDE-9874 only 10 About MP3...High Pass Filter 13 Other Functions Displaying the Text 14 Displaying Time 14 Using the AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only 15 SETUP Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only) Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN) ......16 Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off 16 ...
... Quickly 7 Setting Time 7 Radio Listening to Radio 7 Presetting Stations Manually 8 Presetting Stations Automatically 8 Tuning to Preset Stations 8 CD/MP3/WMA/AAC Playback 8 Repeat Play 9 M.I.X. (Random Play 9 Searching for CD Text 9 File/Folder Name Search (concerning MP3/WMA/AAC 10 Quick Search (CDE-9874 only 10 About MP3...High Pass Filter 13 Other Functions Displaying the Text 14 Displaying Time 14 Using the AUX Input Terminal (CDE-9874 only 15 SETUP Bluetooth Setting (CDE-9874 only) Setting the Bluetooth Connection (BT IN) ......16 Sound Customizing Subwoofer On and Off 16 ...
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... the disc to play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC formatted audio files. • Some of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on audio devices. CDE-9874 CDE-9872 CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC ...Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo marks below. • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks...
... the disc to play CD-Rs/CD-RWs containing MP3/WMA/AAC formatted audio files. • Some of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other electronic content distribution systems, such as pay-audio or audio-on audio devices. CDE-9874 CDE-9872 CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC ...Use only compact discs with the label side showing the CD logo marks below. • Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks...
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... Press SOURCE/ to avoid pushing buttons by pressing any other button except and (Release). Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) until it locks firmly into the main unit. Press and hold SOURCE/ for the first time, after changing the... carrying case. • When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it out. Getting Started CDE-9874 Rotary encoder / /ENT SOURCE/ / MUTE (Release) SOUND/SETUP CDE-9872 / /ENT SOURCE/ • The front panel may result in normal usage (especially the connector terminals on the ...
... Press SOURCE/ to avoid pushing buttons by pressing any other button except and (Release). Adjusting Volume Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) until it locks firmly into the main unit. Press and hold SOURCE/ for the first time, after changing the... carrying case. • When detaching the front panel, do not apply excessive force as it out. Getting Started CDE-9874 Rotary encoder / /ENT SOURCE/ / MUTE (Release) SOUND/SETUP CDE-9872 / /ENT SOURCE/ • The front panel may result in normal usage (especially the connector terminals on the ...
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...through 6) Preset buttons (1 through 6) Listening to Radio 1 Press SOURCE/ to select the CLOCK ADJ mode, and then press / /ENT. Pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) again will change the frequency continuously. 7-EN Radio CDE-9874 SOURCE/ TUNE/A.ME BAND Setting Time 1 Press... and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least 2 seconds to...
...through 6) Preset buttons (1 through 6) Listening to Radio 1 Press SOURCE/ to select the CLOCK ADJ mode, and then press / /ENT. Pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) again will change the frequency continuously. 7-EN Radio CDE-9874 SOURCE/ TUNE/A.ME BAND Setting Time 1 Press... and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for at least 2 seconds to...
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... in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; Tuning to Preset Stations 1 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. 2 Press and hold , for at least 2 seconds. CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC CDE-9874 CDE-9872 1 Insert a disc with the new station. The display shows the band, preset number and station frequency memorized...
... in the preset memory (6 stations for each band; Tuning to Preset Stations 1 Press BAND repeatedly until the desired radio band is displayed. 2 Press and hold , for at least 2 seconds. CD CD-TEXT MP3 WMA AAC CDE-9874 CDE-9872 1 Insert a disc with the new station. The display shows the band, preset number and station frequency memorized...
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...track (file). Searching for information about display switching. Pressing and holding 1 or 2 will change folders continuously. 3 Press or to play or pause mode. CD mode : : Only a track is repeatedly played back. : Only files in the search mode to cancel. MP3/WMA/AAC mode : : Only a file...for at least 2 seconds. • The "DISC IN" indicator lights up when a disc is set to BT ADAPTER, CDE-9874 only. CDE-9874 (compatible with MP3/WMA/AAC)/ CDE-9872 (compatible with each song. 1 Press /ESC during its eject cycle. Press 4 again and select off to switch the display...
...track (file). Searching for information about display switching. Pressing and holding 1 or 2 will change folders continuously. 3 Press or to play or pause mode. CD mode : : Only a track is repeatedly played back. : Only files in the search mode to cancel. MP3/WMA/AAC mode : : Only a file...for at least 2 seconds. • The "DISC IN" indicator lights up when a disc is set to BT ADAPTER, CDE-9874 only. CDE-9874 (compatible with MP3/WMA/AAC)/ CDE-9872 (compatible with each song. 1 Press /ESC during its eject cycle. Press 4 again and select off to switch the display...
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... return to as much as " ". • Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I .X. Files in the folder may be searched. • Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to cancel. File Name Search mode 3 Press 1 or 2 to select another Folder... only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to MP3 audio data and can search for tracks (files). 1 Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to the human ear or masked by other sounds. Or, the search...
... return to as much as " ". • Folder Name Search cannot be made during M.I .X. Files in the folder may be searched. • Press /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) to exit Folder Name Search mode in step 3 in order to cancel. File Name Search mode 3 Press 1 or 2 to select another Folder... only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to MP3 audio data and can search for tracks (files). 1 Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds in the CD/MP3/WMA/AAC mode to activate Quick Search mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder to the human ear or masked by other sounds. Or, the search...
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...encoder (AUDIO/LOUD) SOURCE/ BAND 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) until the desired sound is obtained in each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. By using Loudness on the CDE-9874 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to ...activate or deactivate the loudness mode. /ESC SOUND/SETUP CDE-9872 /ESC SOURCE/ BAND /AUDIO/ SOUND Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance...
...encoder (AUDIO/LOUD) SOURCE/ BAND 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) until the desired sound is obtained in each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is changed. By using Loudness on the CDE-9874 Press and hold SOUND for at least 2 seconds to ...activate or deactivate the loudness mode. /ESC SOUND/SETUP CDE-9872 /ESC SOURCE/ BAND /AUDIO/ SOUND Adjusting Bass/Treble/Balance...
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...above the selected cutoff are effective for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is set to ON. *2 The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only). Setting the Treble Control You can change the Treble Frequency ...8226; The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is performed for at least 2 seconds to activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only). 1-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the TREBLE mode. The Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are output. 3 Press ...
...above the selected cutoff are effective for each source (FM, AM, CD, etc.) until the setting is set to ON. *2 The adjustment can also be made by pressing Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only). Setting the Treble Control You can change the Treble Frequency ...8226; The function is inoperable when DEFEAT is performed for at least 2 seconds to activate the Sound Setting mode (CDE-9872 only). 1-2 Press SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or SOUND (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to select the TREBLE mode. The Treble frequency settings adjusted for one source are output. 3 Press ...
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...AUDIO mode (CDE-9874 only): The Following display will be shown only when a telephone or Bluetooth Streaming device with Metadata capabilities is correctly connected with a Bluetooth Interface Module (Alpine KCE-300BT)... while playing MP3/WMA/AAC files. Such text information is referred to the mode. CDE-9872 SOURCE/ VIEW VIEW Displaying the Text Text information, such as the disc name and ... the contents. All other tag data is displayed. *4 CDE-9874 only. The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY CLOCK FREQUENCY The display in CD mode: TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK TEXT ...
...AUDIO mode (CDE-9874 only): The Following display will be shown only when a telephone or Bluetooth Streaming device with Metadata capabilities is correctly connected with a Bluetooth Interface Module (Alpine KCE-300BT)... while playing MP3/WMA/AAC files. Such text information is referred to the mode. CDE-9872 SOURCE/ VIEW VIEW Displaying the Text Text information, such as the disc name and ... the contents. All other tag data is displayed. *4 CDE-9874 only. The display in Radio mode: FREQUENCY CLOCK FREQUENCY The display in CD mode: TRACK NO./ELAPSED TIME TRACK NO./CLOCK TEXT ...
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... preferences and usage. See the applicable section below for details about the selected SETUP item. 1 Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for 60 seconds, the unit will return to 3.5ø mini phono plug). From the SETUP menu, Sound Customizing, Visual...Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode" (page 17). *3 Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to the input on the front panel. Main unit /MUTE CDE-9872 / /ENT SOUND/SETUP or Optional adapter cable (RCA pin plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs) or (3.5ø miniplugs). /AUDIO MUTE/SETUP Use steps ...
... preferences and usage. See the applicable section below for details about the selected SETUP item. 1 Press and hold SOUND/SETUP (CDE-9874 only) or MUTE/SETUP (CDE-9872 only) for 60 seconds, the unit will return to 3.5ø mini phono plug). From the SETUP menu, Sound Customizing, Visual...Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode" (page 17). *3 Displayed only when the AUX+ SETUP is set to the input on the front panel. Main unit /MUTE CDE-9872 / /ENT SOUND/SETUP or Optional adapter cable (RCA pin plugs [red, white] 3.5ø miniplugs) or (3.5ø miniplugs). /AUDIO MUTE/SETUP Use steps ...
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..., perform the steps below to adjust the subwoofer output level. 1 In the normal mode, press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to right, a single character at a time. SUBW BASS TREBLE BAL FADER LOUD*1 DEFEAT VOLUME SUBW 2 ...Adjust the level by a Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone. SUBW SYS 1: Subwoofer level changes according to the Owner's Manual of the disc. In this setting, the head unit's internal amplifier is on CD...
..., perform the steps below to adjust the subwoofer output level. 1 In the normal mode, press Rotary encoder (AUDIO) (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) repeatedly to right, a single character at a time. SUBW BASS TREBLE BAL FADER LOUD*1 DEFEAT VOLUME SUBW 2 ...Adjust the level by a Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone. SUBW SYS 1: Subwoofer level changes according to the Owner's Manual of the disc. In this setting, the head unit's internal amplifier is on CD...
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... (refer to "Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode" on page 17). • If the Bluetooth Box and an iPod are driven by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately). iPods usable with this unit by using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not...OFF when an iPod is connected. iPod Shuffle cannot be used with the fourth generation and above iPod, iPod photo, iPod minis or iPod nano. CDE-9872: Amplifier Front left Front right POW ON : The speakers are connected at the same time. SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Speakers Front right SPEAKER RIGHT REAR ...
... (refer to "Setting the AUX+ SETUP Mode" on page 17). • If the Bluetooth Box and an iPod are driven by using the proprietary ALPINE FULL SPEED™ Connection Cable (KCE-422i) (sold separately). iPods usable with this unit by using the cable, the controls on the iPod are not...OFF when an iPod is connected. iPod Shuffle cannot be used with the fourth generation and above iPod, iPod photo, iPod minis or iPod nano. CDE-9872: Amplifier Front left Front right POW ON : The speakers are connected at the same time. SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Speakers Front right SPEAKER RIGHT REAR ...
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...for the same operation, although the hierarchy differs. 1 Press /ESC to activate the search selection mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to the specified location. Fast forward through current song: Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds while in each... by skipping to narrow searches based on page 19. The selected song is canceled. • In the search mode, pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) will ease song searches. Fast backward through current song: Press and hold / /ENT for at least 2 seconds in the iPod...
...for the same operation, although the hierarchy differs. 1 Press /ESC to activate the search selection mode. 2 Turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to the specified location. Fast forward through current song: Press and hold /ESC for at least 2 seconds while in each... by skipping to narrow searches based on page 19. The selected song is canceled. • In the search mode, pressing /MUTE (CDE-9874 only) or /AUDIO (CDE-9872 only) will ease song searches. Fast backward through current song: Press and hold / /ENT for at least 2 seconds in the iPod...
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... is located near the end (83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to find the desired song. This continues until all the songs on each album are played back in the iPod randomly. The... is located at around the middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to quickly skip over a designated percent of your song content. M.I .X. play, the songs will not play back again until all songs...
... is located near the end (83%) of your library: press button 6 to jump to the 83rd song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to find the desired song. This continues until all the songs on each album are played back in the iPod randomly. The... is located at around the middle (50%) of your library: press button 4 to jump to the 50th song and turn the Rotary encoder (CDE-9874 only) or press and (CDE-9872 only) to quickly skip over a designated percent of your song content. M.I .X. play, the songs will not play back again until all songs...
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...75 ohms) 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530-1,710 kHz 22.5 µV/27 dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation 5-20,000 Hz (±1 dB) ... 10 kHz Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 4 oz) CHASSIS SIZE Width Height Depth 178 mm (7") 50 mm (2") 161 mm (6-3/8") NOSEPIECE SIZE Width CDE-9874 CDE-9872 Height CDE-9874 CDE-9872 Depth CDE-9874 CDE-9872 170 mm (6-3/4") 170 mm (6-3/4") 46 mm (1-13/16") 46 mm (1-13/16") 25 mm (1") 18 mm (11/16") • Due ...
...75 ohms) 80 dB 65 dB 35 dB 2.0 dB AM TUNER SECTION Tuning Range Sensitivity (IEC Standard) 530-1,710 kHz 22.5 µV/27 dB CD PLAYER SECTION Frequency Response Wow & Flutter (% WRMS) Total Harmonic Distortion Dynamic Range Signal-to-Noise Ratio Channel Separation 5-20,000 Hz (±1 dB) ... 10 kHz Weight 1.5 kg (3 lbs. 4 oz) CHASSIS SIZE Width Height Depth 178 mm (7") 50 mm (2") 161 mm (6-3/8") NOSEPIECE SIZE Width CDE-9874 CDE-9872 Height CDE-9874 CDE-9872 Depth CDE-9874 CDE-9872 170 mm (6-3/4") 170 mm (6-3/4") 46 mm (1-13/16") 46 mm (1-13/16") 25 mm (1") 18 mm (11/16") • Due ...
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... PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of your Alpine dealer. • The CDE-9874/CDE-9872 uses female RCA-type jacks for the intended circuit of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 has the appropriate amperage. The serial number or the engraved serial number is located ... below and keep it as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. When connecting the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 to the fuse box, make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage. SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:...
... PINCHED BY A SHARP METAL EDGE. IMPORTANT Please record the serial number of your Alpine dealer. • The CDE-9874/CDE-9872 uses female RCA-type jacks for the intended circuit of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 has the appropriate amperage. The serial number or the engraved serial number is located ... below and keep it as not to contact, damage or obstruct pipes, fuel lines, tanks or electrical wiring. When connecting the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 to the fuse box, make the proper connections may result in fire or product damage. SERIAL NUMBER: INSTALLATION DATE: INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN:...
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... Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all other leads of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 according to remedy the problem. This ensures that holds it unlocked as you do not remove the detachable front panel. Remove the detachable... This unit Front Frame This unit Ground Lead *3 Screws (M5 × 8) (Included) Mounting Bracket Secure the ground lead of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872. If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that the unit is loose...
... Mounting Sleeve (Included) Dashboard Reinforce the head unit with the metal mounting strap (not supplied). Connect all other leads of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872 according to remedy the problem. This ensures that holds it unlocked as you do not remove the detachable front panel. Remove the detachable... This unit Front Frame This unit Ground Lead *3 Screws (M5 × 8) (Included) Mounting Bracket Secure the ground lead of the CDE-9874/CDE-9872. If the detachable front panel is removed during installation, you might press too hard and warp the metal plate that the unit is loose...
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...is OFF: Output is for Rear speakers. Connections Blue POWER ANT Blue/White REMOTE TURN-ON CDE-9874 only Pink/Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Orange ILLUMINATION Red Yellow IGNITION BATTERY Black GND CDE-9874 only Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet Green SPEAKER ... cluster illumination lead Ignition Key Battery Speakers Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Front Left Amplifier Amplifier Speakers Front Left Front Right CDE-9874: Rear or Subwoofers*1 CDE-9872: Front or Subwoofers*2 CDE-9874 only *1 When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Subwoofer.
...is OFF: Output is for Rear speakers. Connections Blue POWER ANT Blue/White REMOTE TURN-ON CDE-9874 only Pink/Black AUDIO INTERRUPT IN Orange ILLUMINATION Red Yellow IGNITION BATTERY Black GND CDE-9874 only Gray SPEAKER RIGHT FRONT Gray/Black Violet/Black SPEAKER RIGHT REAR Violet Green SPEAKER ... cluster illumination lead Ignition Key Battery Speakers Front Right Rear Right Rear Left Front Left Amplifier Amplifier Speakers Front Left Front Right CDE-9874: Rear or Subwoofers*1 CDE-9872: Front or Subwoofers*2 CDE-9874 only *1 When Subwoofer is OFF: Output is for Subwoofer.